Solo Female Travel in Colombia

Colombia, Couple travel

-saver than expected -the kindest people of the world -really good food -fine as vegetarian (after this trip you won't touch eggs or beans anymore) -insane nature -cheap hostels, airbnbs - save for partying and dance parties

Bogotá, Solo travel

I went to Bogotá and stayed at Spotty Hostel. I loved the hostel and would absolutely get back. At night I didn't always feel safe alone on the streets, but during the day I never felt like that. I've also noticed that it really helps if you speak Spanish! The people are really friendly and always eager to help. A must-visit is Monserrate!

Sincelejo, Family travel

I stayed here at my aunt's house for a few days. It was pretty safe. There are taxis to get around but also some parts are walkable. Where my aunt lived there were stores of all kinds within walking distance. The best place was the Deli cocktail. They are open at night and serve blended cocktails with candies in them. They also have virgin ones for the kids or if you're not feeling the alcohol.

Colombia, Solo travel

Colombia was incredible! Arrived in the port of Capurgana after taking the boat from Panama. Itinerary: Capurgana - Rincon del Mar* (bioluminescence) - Cartegana - Minca - Tayrona (hiking) - Rio Hostel (party) - Palomino - Riohacha - Punta Gallinas* (desert tour) - San Gil (bungee jump) - Salento (palm trees) - Medellín (party) - Guatape (lake view) - Cali* (dancingg) - Juanchaco (whale watching) - Tatcoa desert* (mars) - Bogota “*” is my favourites Colombia has so much to offer you can spend an easy 2 months here if not 6! I found transport very easy to navigate, I only used buses to get around. We took some overnight buses which helped with the long journeys. So many people to meet and talk to, you often end up meet the same faces in different areas. Don’t miss out on some of the best places to go (eg Cali) as they are often the areas with the most to offer.

Medellín, Solo travel

Medellin was absolutely beautiful! From the people, to the food, to all of the incredible and inexpensive experiences you can have. I stayed for 6 days at an airbnb in Poblado. Beautiful condo near everything and I walked everywhere. Including the Metro station which is safe and super organized. My biggest advice is to leave your jewelry and expensive stuff at home. Be humble, respectful, polite, and tip every service worker who takes care of you 2000-5000 COP is the norm. Place I would recommend would be the Peñón, Poblado, take the metro and just explore! Food? Please try the typical dish “bandeja paisa” absolutely delicious! And every kind of pastry you can try

Medellín, Solo travel

I had a wonderful time in this city! I did the free City Tour which helped introduce me to a couple of people and we all had dinner together that night. I walked around a ton on my own and felt very safe. The food and people were all absolutely wonderful

Medellín, Solo travel

I was a bit nervous traveling to Medellin by myself after reading about the safety issues. I have to say that I stayed for a month and didn’t have any issues but I was very careful and listened to the advice I received. I’m a big walker and I did feel frustrated that I couldn’t really walk around at night even in the safe neighborhoods. That was my biggest pet peeve. The other was the food is not great, especially for vegans. But other than that I think it’s a great city. I would definitely go back but probably not alone.

Salento, Couple travel

We had a great time in Salento. The Cocoa Valley and the huge palm trees are impressive, but it’s very touristic. It’s a good spot to arrive when you arrive in Colombia and don’t speak much Spanish since they’re very used to tourists!

Colombia, Solo travel

Colombia is an incredible country. People always smile and dance. The food is very good and the sun so good too. I spend 2 months traveling all around colombia and Cali was my favorite city. Salsa is everywhere.

Colombia, Solo travel

Travelled solo with a tour group and did the Ef ultimate break tour! Highly recommend it’s 10 days in Bogotá, Medellin, cartengaga. You get a taste of everything that place has to offer like tejo in Bogotá, nightlife in Medellin and beaches in cartenaga. I felt overall very safe and even walked around in the mornings to get coffee alone

Barranquilla

Barranquilla is a great place, the people are nice and very happy, you can dance and the food is amazing. Sadly the insecurity is real and the people mostly women feel unprotected. You need to be careful where you go, and always takes uber or indriver, and give this inform to someone close to you.

Colombia

Colombia is not a safe country. But neither is any country in Latin America. You must keep an eye on your stuff. Make sure to go to places that are on the inside and not on the outside to avoid get easily mugged

I know most of the people who wants to visit the Coffee zone use to go to Pereira, Salento, Armenia, Manizales but unfortunately they forgot Ibagué. This city is also in the Coffee triangule and a must to visit place, with good weather, sheap food and transportation, beautiful landscape, and guess what? More wax palm trees than Cocora’s valley, Its located in Toche, a town in Ibagué and is absolutely wort it!

-Saddly Bogota is not a safe city for women. I would be extra precautios. -Be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. - take care of your things especially at night time. -Be careful in public transport. -Try to go out with male friends.

Manizales is mostly safe for women, although it is recommended to avoid being too late at night since it’s a city that usually sleeps early and the streets get deserted around 8-9 pm. The safest areas to stay are in neighborhoods such as Palermo, Calle Larga, Cable and Milán. The best transportation tu use are taxis (you can download an app called Taxia) and the public bus.

Chía is safer for solo travelers, but I would advise caution, as in any place in Latin America. It is also a place that you can explore on foot - a car is not necessary, and bicycles for rent are available on the main square. This is a city full of history, but also family-friendly. It has several shopping centers that can meet all needs. People are friendly and hospitable. It's worth having cash on hand, as most local restaurants only accept payments in cash or via Daviplata or Nequi (our version of Cash App/Venmo), but as a foreigner with a tourist visa, you can't open such an account.

There are places to avoid, as in any large city, but generally speaking, Bogota is safe, has great food and coffee, nice museums, and tourist attractions, and Zona G is a good neighborhood to stay in.

I live in Medellin. I definitely recommend doing the following things: a free walk around the city center, Comuna 13, a one-day trip to Guatape, a cable car metro ride to Parque Arvi, participating in an exotic fruit tour, and dining out in Provenza. These are the basics that I recommend!